Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2N 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2N 4BW.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC2N 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WC2N 4BW has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2N 4BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Covent Garden in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2N 4BW is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1850 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2N 4BW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2N 4BW are high at 1850 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person3327
Other theft2593
Violence and sexual offences1538
Anti-social behaviour1097
Shoplifting793

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

225 nearby
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.4 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Venchi0.2 km
  • + 220 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

74 nearby
  • The Square Pig1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.2 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1170 nearby
  • Benugo Great Court Restaurant1.0 km
  • Camden Coffee1.0 km
  • London Review of Books Ltd0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
  • Amarcord Museum0.8 km
  • + 1165 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

121 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.5 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.2 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.5 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • + 116 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Me Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
  • Haymarket Hotel0.5 km
  • The Trafalgar St James0.5 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.3 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.4 km
  • London Waterloo1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km